Tag: equipment maintenance

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Preventive maintenance tips for your primary crusher (Part 1)

August 11, 2023 By

Marion Machine’s Brandon Godman details eight steps operators should work into their routines to ensure plant uptime.

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Silts, dust and clay can be removed with the right washing process. Photo: EIW

Guidelines to effectively maintain classifying tanks

July 10, 2023 By

Learn how maintaining classifying tanks effectively can reduce unexpected downtime and optimize function.

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Engine oil and coolants should be closely monitored to prevent unnecessary downtime. Photo: Develon

Seven maintenance tips to minimize loader downtime

June 19, 2023 By

Learn how a thoughtful preventive maintenance plan can help your operation cope with tough operating conditions.

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Proper haul road maintenance and accompanying equipment offer the potential to decrease the risk of significant expenses such as tire replacement and unexpected downtime. Photo: Philippi-Hagenbuch

Overhauling haul road maintenance

June 15, 2023 By

Philippi-Hagenbuch’s Josh Swank explains how operators can increase efficiency and safety through haul truck customization.

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How to correct common belt maintenance errors

April 5, 2023 By

Motion Industries’ Corey Jackson discusses three common errors in belt maintenance and what producers can do to fix them.

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McLanahan debuts screen-over-screw plant at ConExpo

March 31, 2023 By

McLanahan’s Mark Krause talks viewers through the features of the company’s brand-new wash plant. The screen-over-screw plant includes a rollaway chute that allows for safe and easy maintenance.

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Maverick Environmental Equipment and MWS Equipment designed the brand-new wash plant at Arms Sand & Gravel. Photo: P&Q Staff

Keys to ensuring a safe spring start-up

March 6, 2023 By

With conditions in early spring always changing, operators must be aware of their surroundings and craft an adequate plan for washing and classifying equipment.

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Changing screens is a two-person job to ensure everyone’s safety. Photo: Major

Tips to avoid accidents around screening equipment

March 2, 2023 By

Major’s Serge Raymond discusses simple measures operators can take to ensure screen media changeouts are done safely .

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The possibility of residual water contained within pumps is always a potential winter problem for aggregate producers. Photo: McLanahan Corp.

Tips for winterizing aggregate equipment

January 31, 2023 By

Winter has a way of doing its worst to idle equipment – including pumps. Learn what producers can do to prevent damage to equipment.

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